Governor Brown: Governors Can't Make It Rain

Brown has yet to issue a drought proclamation. But he says a paper from the governor’s office won’t affect the rain.

“We already have the drought task force. I’ve facilitated the exchange of water. Governors can’t make it rain, but we’ll do everything that is humanly possible to allow for a flexible use of California’s water resources."

~Gov. Jerry Brown

Brown says he’s very aware of problems that can occur from the dry conditions. He dealt with the worst drought in California’s history in 1977 during his previous administration.

Several California cities have already issued voluntary or mandatory conservation requirements. The Governor says urban water users must do their part to help.

California Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders have yet to announce a state budget deal – even though many of their compromises have been ratified by a joint Senate-Assembly conference committee

Amy came to Sacramento from New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) where she was Environment Reporter. Amy has also reported for NPR member stations WFAE in Charlotte, WAMU in Washington D.C. and American Public Media's "Marketplace." Read Full Bio